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Wilian

♂ Boy

Pronounced WIL-yun /ˈwɪl.jən/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish and Portuguese form of William, from the Germanic Willahelm, 'resolute protector' (wil, 'will; desire' + helm, 'helmet; protection'). Spelled Wilian in Latin American use.Low

In 30 seconds: A Latin American form of William: 'resolute protector' (said 'WIL-yun'). A familiar name in fresh dress.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Germanic
MeaningA Spanish and Portuguese form of William, from the Germanic Willahelm, 'resolute protector' (wil, 'will; desire' + helm, 'helmet; protection'). Spelled Wilian in Latin American use.
U.S. rank (2025)#10617 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 237

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319892025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Wilian is a Spanish/Portuguese form of William, from the Germanic Willahelm, 'will' + 'helmet; protection', so 'resolute protector'. Widely used in Latin America, it reaches the U.S. through those families as a familiar classic in fresh spelling (said 'WIL-yun').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly among Latin American families. Rare, classic-rooted, and cross-cultural.

Did you know? Wilian is a Spanish and Portuguese spelling of William, from the Germanic 'resolute protector' — a classic name carried across the Atlantic with a streamlined look (said 'WIL-yun').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Wilian — Spanish/Portuguese form of William

Variations

WilliamWillianWiliam

Nicknames

WilWilly

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wilian mean?

Wilian is a Spanish/Portuguese form of William, from the Germanic 'resolute protector'.

How do you pronounce Wilian?

It's said WIL-yun /ˈwɪl.jən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Wilian a boy or girl name?

Wilian is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Wilian?

Wilian is a rare name in the U.S., used mainly by Latin American families.

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